On that first thread by OldEconomyBuyer, the first hint of terrorism came rather quickly:
"Same here - seems like the plane blew through most of the upper floors of the North Tower.
If this is terrorism . . .
9 posted on 09/11/2001 7:55:55 AM CDT by wideawake"
If you look at the time stamp on some of the later posts, they correspond with the second plane making impact.
Tears and prayers.....may our resolve be forever strong.
Just when I think my heart has hardened to the ugliness of 9-11, I watch video of that day and just break down all over again. I shared it with my kids this year and my son is full of questions. It's good to remember.